Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles
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Tropar Of Pentecost, Tone 8:
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Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast shown forth the fishermen as supremely wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them, didst draw the world into Thy net. O Lover of mankind, glory be to Thee.
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Kondak Of Pentecost, Tone 8:
Once, when He descended and confounded the tongues, the Most High divided the nations; and when He divided the tongues of fire, He called all men into unity; and with one accord we glorify the All-Holy Spirit.
Tropar - Tone 4
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With thy virtues, as with the rays of the sun, thou didst enlighten the unbelieving philosophers; and like the most radiant moon shining on those who walk at night, thou didst drive away the darkness of unbelief. Thou didst bring the empress to faith and didst denounce the tyrant, O divinely elect bride. O blessed Catherine, with desire thou didst make haste to the heavenly bridal chamber, to Christ the most comely Bridegroom, and by Him has thou been crowned with a royal crown. Standing with the angels before Him, do thou pray for us who keep thy most honored memory.
Kondak - Tone 2
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O ye who love the martyrs, raise up an honored chorus in godly manner; honoring the most wise Catherine; for in the arena she preached Christ and trod upon the serpent, putting down the knowledge of the rhetors.
​​Saturdays--Vespers in English at 5:00 p.m.
Sundays--Matins Canon at 9:30 a.m. & Divine Liturgy in English at 10:00 a.m. & Orthodox Study classes at 1:00 p.m.
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What exciting news do we have to share?
We have been blessed to rent out the space adjacent to our chapel. Our new space will be for trapeza, the Orthodox Study class, Constantine Zalalas' talk, parents with children who need to step out of church for a bit, a book-lending library, choir rehearsal, and an icon-painting class (hopefully!), etc.
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When are the special services in November?
November 13, 2024--Moleban to our Lord Jesus Christ at 10:00 a.m.
November 15, 2024--Akathist to St. Herman of Alaska at 10:00 a.m.
November 16, 2024--Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. followed by a light lunch and talk by Constantine Zalalas at 11:30 a.m.
November 21, 2024--Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. & Akathist to Archangel Michael (This will be at Archangel Michael's Shrine in Tarpon Springs)
November 26, 2024--Moleban to St. John Chrysostom at 10:00 a.m.
November 29, 2024--Akathist to St. Matthew at 10:00 a.m.
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​​​​​​​What are the Orthodox Study classes all about?
The Orthodox Study classes are open to everyone (i.e., inquirers, catechumens, cradles and converts) and are led by Subdeacon Dylan Kelemecz, a recent graduate of Christ the Saviour Seminary, a Carpatho-Russian seminary in Johnstown, PA. On November 10, 2024, we will begin our discussion of the Nicene Creed, the symbol of our Orthodox Christian faith.
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​​​​​​​​Who is the clergy?​
Father Alexandre Antchoutine, Rector
Father Stefan Zencuch, Parish Priest
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Our Address:
2198 NE Coachman Road, Unit D, Clearwater, FL 33765
(This is part of Coachman Plaza; we are in the same building as Buster Brown's but on the opposite side. We face NE Coachman Road--look for the huge St. Catherine and
St. Nektarios icons in the windows. Our new space is Unit E.)​​​
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Our Purpose:
St. Catherine Orthodox Church is a traditional, conservative and family-oriented church dedicated to teaching and, more importantly, living the faith of the original church founded by Jesus Christ and the Apostles
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When does the Nativity Fast begin?
Thursday, November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day)
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Keep in Mind:
God Loves you always & He will always Love you forever!!!
"If you only knew how great a blessing comes from the Divine Liturgy, then you would collect even the dust from the floor of the church to wash your faces with it..."
St. Gabriel the Confessor and fool for Christ
CHURCH CONTACTS
WEEKLY SERVICES SCHEDULE/
OUR ADDRESS
Rector: Father Alexandre Antchoutine
Parish Priest: Father Stefan Zencuch
(850) 375-4848--phone
Warden: Brett Mourer
(813) 376-9315--phone or text
Orthodox Study classes---Saturdays @ 3:30 pm
Divine Liturgy---Sundays @ 10:00 am
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2198 NE Coachman Road, Unit D
Clearwater, FL 33765